- Enterasys Network Adapter Hardware Installation Guide

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An overview of the DFE module and instructions to
obtain technical support from Enterasys Networks
Chapter 1, Introduction
Network requirements that must be met before
installing the DFE module
Chapter 2, Network Requirements
Instructions to install the DFE module hardware
and optional XFP interface module
Chapter 3, Installation
Troubleshooting installation problems and
diagnosing network/operational problems using the
LANVIEW LEDs
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
Specifications, environmental requirements, and
physical properties of the DFE module and optional
XFP interface module
Appendix A, Specifications
Instructions to set the mode switches when
necessary and remove and replace DRAM SIMM
and DIMM memory
Appendix B, Mode Switch Bank Settings and
Optional Installations